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PLANNING AND OPERATIONS DIRECTIVE
(NVO - 158)
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BACKGROUND
The Bikini Atoll was extensively used during the 1950's for
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atmospheric nuclear testing, necessitating displacement of
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The rehabilitation of Bikini Atoll and the
resettlement of people on Bikini and Enyu Islands has been
approved and the project is underway with approximately 80
people now residing on these two islands.
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the Bikinians.
The need for a more comprehensive survey of Bikini Atoll was
recognized in October, 1974, following a visit to the Marshall
Islands by Defense Nuclear Agency, Department of Interior and
ERDA representatives. ERDA became committed to the early acconplishment of this survey in a meeting with Trust Territory
representatives in Anaheim, California, in January, 1975.
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PURPOSE
The purpose of the 1975 Bikini Atoll Radiological Survey is
to conduct a Gamma Survey which will supplement Brookhaven
National Laboratory data and provide information for advising
the Department of the Interior on the location of Phase II
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homes and to conduct a soil, plant and water sampling \program.
This planning and operations directive provides guidance and
defines responsibilities for the conduct of this survey.
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AUTHORITY
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Authorization and guidance for the Bikini Atoll Radiological
Survey was furnished NV per teletype from ERDA/HQ dated
May 19, 1975, attached as Appendix A.
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DOE ARCHIVES
CONCEPT OF OPERATION
The 1975 Bikini Atoll Radiological Survey will include sampling -
of biota, soil and ground water on Bikini and Enyu Islands
{see Appendix B).
Specifically, soil profile and surface
samples will be taken around existing structures, proposed
housing sites and in agricultural areas.
Skimming wells will
be dug to take soil samples at various depths and to collect
water samples.
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